Systems Administrator Journeyman

About the role

Supports, designs, maintains and monitors internal and external networks.
Implements and manages all systems, applications, security and network configurations.
Resolves network performance issues and establishes a disaster recovery plan.
Recommends upgrades, patches and new applications and equipment.
Provides technical support and guidance to users.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a leader and problem solver within a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.
• Supports, designs, maintains and monitors internal and external networks.
• Implements and manages all systems, applications, security and network configurations.
• Solves network performance issues and establishes a disaster recovery plan.
• Recommends upgrades, patches and new applications and equipment.
• Provides technical support and guidance to users.
• Relies on knowledge and professional discretion to achieve goals.

Requirements

• Primacy on Linux/RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware; knowledgeable on Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems.
• Experience in effective communication and collaborating in a high-performance team environment.
• RBAC and STIG policy management for RHEL systems.
• Ansible automation/playbooks; YAML.
• Working knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologies.
• Working knowledge of virtualization as it applies to users environments, operating systems, and network appliances.
• Working knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies.
• Working knowledge communication security (COMSEC) policies and integration.
• Working knowledge and current relevant experience with IL4 and above network environments/systems.
• Familiarity with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administration.
• Working knowledge of Risk Management Framework and how to apply it to network/information system environments.
• Working knowledge in the following programming languages: Bash scripting, Python.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years relevant professional experience and a Bachelor’s degree; or 7+ years of experience with an Associates degree; or 15+ years of experience with a High School Diploma.
• Relevant DoD and/or Industry work experience in Space Systems Command.
• Experience with USSF Defensive Cyber Operations.

Skills

• Security+, Linux, Red Hat, AWS Cloud, CCNA or DoD 8140 Intermediate Proficiency.
• Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
• SAR/SAP experience highly desirable.

Benefits

• A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

Pay

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $110,000/year to $135,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors.

Location/Travel Requirements

Place of work is Colorado Springs, remote work opportunity is limited. You may be required to travel periodically, less than 10%.

Company Information

Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.